Rent in Pope County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$938$11,256 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $948 (+1.1%)How much rent can you afford in Pope County, AR?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Pope County, AR by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $647 | $7,764 | $25,880 | $12.44/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $715 | $8,580 | $28,600 | $13.75/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $938 | $11,256 | $37,520 | $18.04/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,254 | $15,048 | $50,160 | $24.12/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,258 | $15,096 | $50,320 | $24.19/hr |
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Rent in Pope County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Pope County, AR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $948 for a two-bedroom, up 1.1% from $938. A one-bedroom goes from $715 to $725, a studio from $647 to $674.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Pope County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $715 for a one-bedroom and $938 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,256 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Pope County, AR?
To keep a $938 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.04 an hour, or $37,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $715 takes $13.75 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pope County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $647, one bedroom $715, two $938, three $1,254 and four $1,258 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pope County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $57,344 a year ($4,779 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $938 takes 19.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($938 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.04 an hour.